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CVE-2026-61082 Oracle Corporation CVE debrief

A vulnerability was found in MySQL Connectors product of Oracle MySQL (component: Connector/J). The affected versions are 9.7.0-9.7.1. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Connectors. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all MySQL Connectors accessible data. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.5 and is classified as Medium severity.

Vendor
Oracle Corporation
Product
MySQL Connectors
CVSS
MEDIUM 6.5
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-21
Original CVE updated
2026-09-03
Advisory published
2026-07-21
Advisory updated
2026-09-03

Who should care

Users of MySQL Connectors product of Oracle MySQL (component: Connector/J) versions 9.7.0-9.7.1 should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to protect their systems. This includes reviewing and applying Oracle's security patches, implementing compensating controls, and monitoring for potential attacks.

Technical summary

The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.5 (Confidentiality impacts) and a CVSS Vector of (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N). It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Connectors. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all MySQL Connectors accessible data.

Defensive priority

Medium priority due to the CVSS score and potential impact.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Inventory and verify MySQL Connectors versions 9.7.0-9.7.1 are not in use or are patched.
  • Implement compensating controls to monitor and restrict access to MySQL Connectors.
  • Review and apply Oracle's security patches for MySQL Connectors.
  • Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up.
  • Review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance.
  • Plan vendor-supported updates or mitigations through normal change control where exposure is confirmed.
  • Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review.

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-21T22:18:39.093Z and was last modified on 2026-07-25T05:16:42.293Z. The NVD entry is currently Undergoing Analysis. This vulnerability affects MySQL Connectors product of Oracle MySQL (component: Connector/J) versions 9.7.0-9.7.1. The CVE details are based on the information available from the CVE.org and NVD sources.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-61082 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-61082

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-61082 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-61082

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.